A four day ceremonial retreat on Mt. Shasta
Mt. Shasta, California August 6–9, 2026, Lions Gate
This retreat is not merely a psychedelic experience, it is a rite of passage that guides you through the sacred cycles of death and rebirth, allowing you to shed old layers, heal wounds, and emerge into a new chapter of your life with clarity, purpose, and vitality.
The medicine wheel is an ancient technology for walking the cycles of our lives. It is a mythic map that helps us to orient in the terrain of transformation. During this retreat, we will work with the Q’ero medicine wheel, in the lineage we are initiates of. The Q’ero medicine wheel begins in the South, and from there journeys West, North and East, following a path that we return to again and again because the work is cyclical and deepens with each pass. The wheel holds the arc of a human life. It gives form to the seasons we move through, the thresholds, the initiations, the pauses, and the returns.
The Four Directions
The wheel is both a journey of healing and a training ground of perception. Each direction carries a different way of seeing and a different strength. Serpent brings us to the earth level, the body, the immediate truth of what has to be released. Jaguar brings us into the underworld terrain, mind and emotion, fear, power, and our shadow. Hummingbird brings the soul back into the story, sweetness, innocence, the hero’s journey and the wisdom of the ancestors and ancient ones. Eagle brings spirit and vision, the high view, destiny, and becoming.
The spiral path
This retreat is a walk through the directions as real thresholds, not simply ideas. We gather on powerful Mt. Shasta during the Lions Gate to step into the wheel with a clear container, strong ceremony, and time to integrate what opens. South begins the shedding, West brings the crossing, East connects us to our soul, and North closes with the steady work of carrying the teachings forward. If you are in a season of release, recalibration, or initiation, and you want to be held by a map and medicines that have guided human beings through change for a very long time, this retreat is for you.
This retreat is designed for those who feel called to dive deeper, to confront the depths of their being, and to allow the process of death and rebirth to unfold in a safe and supportive environment.. It is for those who are ready to shed old layers, let go of limiting beliefs, and emerge as the highest version of themselves.
This is not about escaping the world; it’s about returning to the truth of who you are, connecting deeply with your soul, and stepping into a life that is in alignment with your truest purpose. The Roots of Rebirth is an invitation to go beyond your limits, to meet your fears, and to leave behind the stories that no longer serve you. This retreat offers you the space to receive guidance from the medicine, honor the process of transformation, and embrace the infinite potential within you.
In this sacred container, the ceremonies are held with deep reverence and intentionality, ensuring that every aspect of the retreat supports your journey of transformation.
The path is yours to walk, but you are never alone. With the support of our facilitators, your fellow participants, and the wisdom of the plants, you will be supporting in finding your way back to yourself - stronger, clearer, and ready to create the life you’ve always dreamed of.
CEREMONIAL RETREATS
We offer 3-6 day retreats on the West Coast of the US with several different retreat formats. We ask that you read thoroughly the information about each retreat format to see what is most aligned for this moment of your journey.
Retreat Details
Sacraments Served: Ayahuasca, Niños Santos (Psilocybin), Hapé (optional)
Number of days : 4
What’s included:
An Intimate Container
We believe that true healing happens in deep, intentional connection. By keeping our retreat groups small, we create a space where every participant is truly seen, heard, and supported. This allows for greater vulnerability, authenticity, and a more personalized approach to your healing journey.
Accommodations
Sample Schedule
THURSDAY
Friday
Saturday
sunday
Process
1️⃣ Submit Your Interest – Fill out the form for your chosen retreat.
2️⃣ Exploration Call – Connect with us to discuss your intentions and any questions.
3️⃣ Screening & Intake – Complete our screening questionnaire to ensure alignment.
4️⃣ Secure Your Spot – Upon approval, submit your deposit to confirm your place.
5️⃣ Preparation Begins – Receive a preparation handbook, join the group preparation circle, and explore 1-on-1 intention-setting options.
6️⃣ Commit to the Process – Engage in the necessary mental, emotional, and physical preparation.
7️⃣ Finalize Your Booking – Complete your remaining payment before arrival.
8️⃣ Step Into the Journey – Arrive with an open heart, ready to receive.
Testimonials
As I write this, I have sat in ceremony with Chelsea several times over the past two years and plan to continue in the future. Not once have I doubted the purity of her intentions. She knows how to hold a safe, supportive space and gives her full attention to every participant I'm truly grateful to recommend Chelsea and her organization to anyone who is stepping onto the path of Plant Medicine. 🙏🙏🙏
Chelsea’s gentle guidance and feminine grace, have guided me through three extremely transformative experiences that otherwise would have been a disaster. Her beautiful intimate understanding of Ayahuasca allowed me to fully embody, embrace, and cocreate with such a spectacular medicine because I could feel her devotion not only to the journey but to everyone’s safety.
After the ceremony, I was full of love, compassion, and understanding with me and with my wife which helped me to develop a stronger relationship. The space felt comfortable, familiar, compassionate, trustworthy, and comfortable, and the ceremony impacted my way to see the world. I was able to see myself in a different way, which helped me to understand myself and others. It was powerful and vivid.
NEWSLETTER SIGN UP
This is not just a “psychedelic experience” – it is a transformational process. It is a path of deep self-inquiry, healing, and awakening.
It is for the cycle-breakers, the ones healing not just for themselves but for those who came before and those who will come after.
It is for those who know that true transformation begins within, and who are willing to take that journey—all the way to the depths and back again.
This is for you if…
Who Should Not Attend?
This retreat is NOT for you if:
Energy Exchange
It is important to us to make this as accessible as possible for those who are deeply called to the Sacraments, while also standing in the value of our own energy. For this reason, we offer sliding scale pricing as well as partial scholarships, which are completely need based. Please honestly self identify for the sliding scale pricing so that this model continues to be sustainable to us. There are limited spots at the reduced cost per retreat and we ask that these be able to be given to those who cannot otherwise access this work. If you consider yourself relatively economically advantaged, we ask that you consider booking at the supporter cost to help us continue to make the work accessible.
We are offering reduced pricing for those of Palestinian descent. Our hearts are with you. Please email daughterofpachamama@gmail.com to discuss.
Pricing is based on our differing costs for retreat formats and paying for facilitation, staff, lodging and all meals. We do not charge for the sacraments.
Reduced cost
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This applies if you are relatively economically disadvantaged and are unable to consistently meet your needs.
standard cost
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This rate allows us to sustain our work. This applies if you are able to meet your needs in a consistent way.
Supporter Cost
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This rate helps us make our work accessible to those with more modest means that otherwise would not be able to access it. This is for those with more economic abundance.
*There are 2 reduced cost spaces available per retreat.
Early bird discount (end 6 weeks before the retreat)
$100 off total price
Payment schedule:
Upon booking
7 days before the retreat
– 50% due
– remaining 50% due
Cancellation Policy:
You may defer your retreat attendance one time only. If you cancel again after deferring, your deposit and payments will be forfeited, and further deferment will not be available.
This policy is in place due to the difficulty of filling spots on short notice. However, we understand that unforeseen circumstances can arise. If you believe you have a special situation, please reach out to us—we are always open to discussion and will do our best to accommodate you when possible.
Add ons available:
Scholarships and Donations
We offer partial need-based scholarships which are based on donations. We cannot guarantee a number of scholarships available for any single retreat or program due to the dependence on donations, however we will always do our best to find a way. Scholarships are completely need based and require a phone call to discuss. Please reach out to schedule a call if you require financial assistance.
If you are interested in making a donation to make this possible to others to engage in this work, we are registered 501(c)(3) in the State of Washington. Please reach out (hyperlink email: daughterofpachamama@gmail.com) and we can direct you on how to make a donation. If you feel called to help us to make this work more accessible, we offer our heartfelt gratitude.
Reciprocity
A portion of the proceeds from each ceremony are donated to the indigenous medicine conservation fund.
"Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself."
Wherever we gather, we remember that these lands are not ours to possess, but gifts to be respected. We hold gratitude for the peoples, the ancestors, and the spirits of place who continue to guide and protect the land, the waters, and all who walk upon them.
We make every effort to honor the ancestors of the lands we gather on, coming with respect, humility, and permission, seeking always to walk in a way that upholds the integrity of place and people.